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Form MGT-7 is the prescribed Annual Return filing for companies other than One Person Companies (OPCs) and Small Companies.

It provides the Registrar with a consolidated record of the company's corporate and ownership information as it stood at the close of the financial year — registered office, share capital, shareholders, directors, meetings, indebtedness and other prescribed particulars.

Applicability Check

Share Capital

Shareholders

Directors & Meetings

MGT-8 Certification

MCA Filing

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CIN

Company Type

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Paid-up Capital / Turnover

AGM Status

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Overview

What is MGT-7?

MGT-7 is the Annual Return of a company other than an OPC or Small Company. It is filed under Section 92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.

Company & Share Capital

CIN, registered office, authorised/issued/subscribed/paid-up capital and class-wise share details.

Shareholders, Directors & Meetings

Members, promoters, directors, KMP, Board and general meetings with attendance information.

Indebtedness, Penalties & MGT-8

Indebtedness, penalties/punishments, compounding matters and MGT-8 certification where applicable.

MGT-7Annual Return

What Our MGT-7 Service Includes

From form selection to MCA filing and acknowledgement.

Applicability Check

We determine whether MGT-7 or MGT-7A applies to your company.

MCA Master Data Review

Company name, directors, capital and status are checked against MCA records.

Share Capital & Shareholders

Capital and shareholder/promoter information is reconciled with statutory records.

MGT-7

Annual Return

Directors & Meetings

Director/KMP details and Board/General Meeting information are compiled.

MGT-8 Coordination

Where required, CS certification in Form MGT-8 is arranged.

MCA Filing & SRN

Form is submitted and the filing acknowledgement is retained for your records.

Applicability

Who Needs to File MGT-7?

Companies other than OPCs and Small Companies file MGT-7.

Public Companies

Public limited companies generally file the full annual return in Form MGT-7.

Listed Companies

Listed companies file MGT-7 and also require MGT-8 certification.

Private Companies (not Small)

Private companies that do not qualify as Small Companies for the relevant year.

High Capital / Turnover

Companies with paid-up capital ≥ ₹10 crore or turnover ≥ ₹50 crore need MGT-8.

Not for OPCs / Small Cos

OPCs and eligible Small Companies use the abridged form MGT-7A instead.

Correct Form Selection

Always check statutory classification for the relevant financial year before filing.

Timeline

MGT-7 Filing Due Date

Under Section 92(4), the annual return is generally required to be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM.

60 days from AGM date If AGM not held → 60 days from the date it should have been held Information as at close of financial year Late filing attracts additional fees

Avoid These Errors

Common MGT-7 Filing Mistakes

Filing MGT-7 without checking whether the company qualifies as a Small Company

Share capital mismatch with statutory records

Incorrect shareholder or director details

Missing MGT-8 certification for listed / high capital-turnover companies

Incorrect meeting dates or attendance information

Confusing MGT-7 with AOC-4 (financial statements)

Filing Journey

How the MGT-7 Process Works

From applicability check to a filed annual return with acknowledgement.

Check Applicability

Confirm MGT-7 vs MGT-7A based on company classification.

Review MCA Data

Company master data is checked against internal records.

Verify Capital & Shareholders

Share capital and member details are reconciled.

Directors, Meetings & Indebtedness

Director, meeting and indebtedness information is compiled.

MGT-8 (if required) & Signing

Professional certification and digital signing are completed.

MCA Filing & Acknowledgement

Form is submitted and SRN is retained for records.

Our Process

How We Help You File MGT-7

Applicability Check

We confirm whether MGT-7 or MGT-7A is the correct form.

Data Collection & Review

Capital, shareholders, directors and meetings are verified.

Prepare & Certify

MGT-7 is prepared and MGT-8 is coordinated where required.

MCA Filing

Form is submitted and the SRN is shared with you.

Documents & Information

Documents Required for MGT-7

CIN, PAN & Master Data

Share Capital Records

Director / KMP Details

Board & AGM Minutes

Indebtedness & Previous Return

For companies requiring MGT-8, additional certification by a Company Secretary in Practice is needed (listed companies or capital ≥ ₹10 crore / turnover ≥ ₹50 crore).

Clear Distinction

MGT-7 vs MGT-7A

Particular	MGT-7	MGT-7A
Form Type	Full Annual Return	Abridged Annual Return
OPC	No	Yes
Small Company	No	Yes
Other Applicable Companies	Yes	No
Legal Basis	Section 92 + Rule 11	Section 92 + Rule 11
MGT-8 Certification	For specified companies	Not applicable in the same manner

MGT-7 and AOC-4 are different filings. AOC-4 is for financial statements; MGT-7 is the annual return.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

MGT-7 is the Annual Return form prescribed for companies other than OPCs and Small Companies under Section 92 read with Rule 11.

Companies other than OPCs and Small Companies that fall within the applicable annual-return requirements file MGT-7.

Yes, a Private Limited Company may need to file MGT-7 if it does not qualify as a Small Company for the relevant financial year.

Generally within 60 days from the date of the AGM. If the AGM is not held, Section 92(4) provides the alternative calculation.

No. MGT-8 applies to listed companies or companies having paid-up share capital of ₹10 crore or more or turnover of ₹50 crore or more.

No. AOC-4 is for filing financial statements. MGT-7 is the annual return covering ownership, directors, meetings and other corporate particulars.

A delayed filing may be possible subject to applicable additional fees and statutory consequences under Section 92.

File Your MGT-7 Annual Return

Your annual return creates an official annual record of the company's corporate structure, ownership and management. Get professional assistance under Section 92.

Applicability Check → MCA Data Review → Capital & Shareholder Verification → Director & Meeting Info → MGT-7 Preparation → MGT-8 (if needed) → Digital Signing → MCA Filing → Acknowledgement

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